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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2500K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2500K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600 is 4034 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2500K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600
- Performs up to 120% better in FIFA 23 than Core i5-2500K - 235 vs 107 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i5-2500K - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Up to 85% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - £37.72 vs £256.46
- Up to 68% better value when playing FIFA 23 than Core i5-12600 - £0.35 vs £1.09 per FPS
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
FPS
235
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.09/FPS
32.11009174311926%
Price, £
£256.46
14%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5 i5-12600 3.30 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
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Updated 55705 minutes ago
Core i5-2500K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
107
45.53191489361702%
Value, £/FPS
£0.35/FPS
100%
Price, £
£37.72
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-2500K CPU Used 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 3.3 GHz 6M 95W LGA1155
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In Stock
Updated 55705 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Core i5-2500K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i5-2500K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
646
27.24588781105019%
Multi-Core
1921
19.761341425779243%
Intel Core i5-12600 | vs | Intel Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 33.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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